USGBC Webinar: LEED 250: Acoustics

With so many detailed considerations and constraints in building design and construction, why would anyone add ‘acoustics’ to the list of concerns? We know that the positive impact of good acoustics in schools, but does it really matter in other building types? Many think that it does. The well-being, productivity and even the ability to [...]

USGBC Webinar: LEED 250: Demand Response

Approximately one third of the power grid load is attributable to the building community. Reducing dependency on fossil fuel peak generation address our electric grid infrastructure and reliability needs, acts as a balancing agent for renewable generation and enables the achievement of environmental goals for both the energy and building sectors. Join representatives from USGBC [...]

USGBC Webinar: TBD JRGBC Member Company

Webinar created by JRGBC member.  Details coming soon. When:  July 18th, 11:30 am – 1:30pm Cost: $25 members/ $40 non members Link for webinar will be sent out after registration. Register Here! Sponsorship and facilitation for this webinar is available! For more information see our webinar sponsorship page. Thank you to the County of Henrico [...]

USGBC Webinar: LEED 250: LEED Innovation & Pilot Credits: Strategies & Certification

What is beyond LEED, and what may be coming next? The answer to this question may reside within Innovation and Pilot credit – both of which are introduced in this first webinar in the “LEED Innovation & Pilot Credits” series. Innovation credits provide the opportunity to achieve credit for exceptional performance above the requirements set [...]

USGBC Webinar: LEED 251: Strategies for Success in LEED: Water Use Reduction (WEp1)

Water efficiency conserves both water and energy – generating benefits both for the environment and the bottom line. Determining water use reduction requires calculating an accurate baseline and reductions through efficiency strategies. Project teams often get tripped up on these calculations in LEED. Walk through calculations, issues and lessons learned from some typical and atypical [...]